Olympus XZ-1 vs Pentax ist DS2

Lets examine more closely at the Olympus XZ-1 versus Pentax ist DS2, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Olympus and Pentax. There is a substantial difference between the sensor resolutions of the XZ-1 (10MP) and ist DS2 (6MP) and the XZ-1 (1/1.63") and ist DS2 (APS-C) use totally different sensor dimensions.

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The XZ-1 was unveiled 5 years after the ist DS2 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Olympus XZ-1 being a Compact camera and the Pentax ist DS2 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the XZ-1 grades versus the ist DS2 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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When you are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Olympus XZ-1 has got outside measurements of 111mm x 65mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") having a weight of 275 grams (0.61 lbs) while the Pentax ist DS2 has specifications of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") with a weight of 605 grams (1.33 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the XZ-1 vs the ist DS2.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the XZ-1 and ist DS2 is 88 and 68 respectively.

Often, it is very difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizes merely by looking at specs. The pic here will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the XZ-1 and ist DS2.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The XZ-1 with its tinier sensor will make getting shallow depth of field harder and the Olympus XZ-1 will resolve greater detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots much more aggressively. The newer XZ-1 will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.